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About Study Course

ECTS:2
Course supervisor:Ivars Kravalis
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences

Objective

Provide students with basic knowledge of the structure, organisation and functioning of civil protection in Latvia. Familiarise students with the basic principles for working in emergency situations, their methodology, (duties, tasks, rights for different CA structures) as well as the methodology for dealing with emergencies. To familiarise students with the Latvian Civil Protection Law, Civil Protection and disaster Management Law, Fire Protection and Fire-fighting Law, Civil Protection Plan, to enable students to acquire basic knowledge of ecology – in the aspect of the biological environment and social system. To introduce students to natural resources in Latvia and the world, waste collection, sorting and recycling problems and solutions in Latvia and the world.

Prerequisites

Compulsory study courses have been acquired in the study progam of the professional bachelor of higher education “sports science”.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of the study course acquisition, students are able to discuss the topics included in the content of the study course.

Skills

1.As a result of the completion of the study course, students are able to apply the acquired knowledge in the immediate vicinity of the disaster and in situations where one of the environmental hazards is possible. There is general knowledge of civilian disaster management and cooperation between the institutions involved.

Competence

1.Students understand the institutional regulation and functioning of the civil and environmental protection system at national and international level. Understands environmental and safety factors, assesses conditions and acts in emergencies.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Sports science8BachelorRequired
Sports science 8BachelorRequired